Buttonbush
(Cephalanthus occidentalis)
Availability:
- Currently available
Height:
- 5 to 10 feet
Bloom:
- June to August
Classification:
- Native
- Tree / shrub
Sun:
- Part shade
Soil moisture:
- Medium to wet
Used by:
- Butterflies (flowers),
- Honey bees (flowers),
- Native bees (flowers),
- Hummingbirds (flowers),
- Caterpillars (foliage),
- Birds (seeds)
Notes:
- Works well in rain gardens or around vernal pools
- In garden settings, buttonbush can grow in much drier areas than it would typically be found growing in the wild.
- In drier settings, you may need to water it occasionally during droughts.
- Can be trimmed to maintain desired shape or height.
Native Range:
